Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Against Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman
In response to U.S. airstrikes and the newly imposed blockade, Iranian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks across the Persian Gulf on July 13 and 14, 2026. Missile alert sirens sounded in Bahrain, home to the U.S. 5th Fleet, while Kuwait and Jordan also reported aerial threats. Iranian state media confirmed the retaliatory measures, claiming hits on regional military infrastructure. These strikes have left a 60-day interim peace deal in tatters and reignited full-scale regional hostilities.
Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Bahrain
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 1
Source: Al Jazeera